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MANCHESTER UNITED SUBMIT FORMAL €23M BID FOR AL-HILAL SUPERSTAR RUBEN NEVES
Manchester United have launched a £19.2m bid for Ruben Neves. Discover if the Portuguese star will accept a huge wage cut.
Manchester United have officially put in a bid to bring Ruben Neves back to the Premier League, ramping up their chase for the Portuguese midfielder.
Fichajes, the Spanish outlet, reports that United’s higher-ups see Neves as the guy who can bring balance, leadership, and some much-needed experience to the heart of their midfield. Chelsea is also interested, but United got their offer in first.
Neves is still under contract with Al-Hilal until June, so this January is basically their last real window to cash in before he walks for free in the summer. Al-Hilal don’t exactly need the money, but apparently, they’re open to offers around €23 million (£19.2 million). United’s bid lands in that ballpark, though they’re still hashing out the details, like how the payments would work and what add-ons might be included.
At the end of the day, a lot depends on Neves himself—especially what he expects to earn.
Now, here’s where things get tricky: money. Neves is one of the top earners in Saudi Arabia. If he wants to come back to England, he’ll need to lower his salary demands to fit in with United’s wage structure.
Capology’s numbers show Casemiro leads United’s pay scale at £350,000 a week, with Bruno Fernandes not far behind on £300,000. Neves, right now, takes home close to £390,000 per week at Al-Hilal.
INEOS, United’s new regime, is serious about cutting the club’s wage bill. If Neves really wants this move, he’ll have to take a big pay cut—no way around it. Any deal United puts forward will pay him less than the top earners, but he’d still be well compensated and respected for what he brings.
And let’s be honest, there’s a reason United wants him. Neves has already shown in the Premier League that he fits right in. Unlike some signings who might need time to get used to the speed and physicality, Neves has already done the hard yards with Wolves—177 league games, 21 goals, and 9 assists. Across all competitions, he racked up 30 goals and 13 assists in 253 appearances.
He helped guide Wolves from the Championship to Europe, often captaining the side. His ability to control matches and score from a distance makes him a pretty safe bet for a United team that’s crying out for consistency.
RASHFORD DEAL REGRET: MAN UTD "FUMING" AS BARCELONA PREPARED TO SNAG STAR FOR £26M
Manchester United regret the £26M Rashford deal: Discover why his Barcelona form and England recall have sparked a major row.
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Manchester United’s top brass are kicking themselves over the Marcus Rashford deal. Letting him go to Barcelona for just £26 million? That’s starting to look like a huge mistake.
Since landing in Spain last summer, Rashford has turned things around. He’s bagged 10 goals in 35 games, clawed his way back into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, and now United figure he’s worth closer to £50 million. On top of that, other clubs are circling, hoping to snag him in the summer.
Back when they loaned him out, United gave Barcelona first dibs, capped at £26 million. Now, some folks at United are fuming about how they structured the deal. They’d rather see Rashford go anywhere else.
The thing is, Rashford loves life at Camp Nou and wants to stay. Barcelona see that, and they might even try to negotiate the price down further.
There’s talk that Michael Carrick, United’s interim boss, would welcome Rashford back in a heartbeat. Too bad there’s no recall clause. Even if everyone wanted a reunion, the contract blocks it.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United’s co-owner, still wants Rashford’s wages off the books. But the thought of Barcelona grabbing their 28-year-old star on the cheap doesn’t sit well with him.
Funny enough, Rashford’s one of United’s best-paid players, but over at Barcelona, he only comes in sixth on their pay scale. Manager Hansi Flick is pretty keen to keep him around, too.
Off the pitch, Rashford’s settling in. He bought a swanky flat in Esplugues with killer views of the Collserola mountains and is soaking up the Catalan lifestyle.
His £15 million-a-year United contract runs until 2028, but he’s told friends he’s not looking back. Leaving his boyhood club wasn’t easy, but he’s made his call.
He’s set to be picked for Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup in North America this summer.
WORLD CUP BOUND? THOMAS TUCHEL CONFIRMS KOBBIE MAINOO IS "BACK IN THE PICTURE" NOW
Gary Neville blasts Ruben Amorim for "killing" Kobbie Mainoo's confidence. Discover how Michael Carrick revitalised the United star.
Gary Neville didn’t hold back about Ruben Amorim’s decision to keep Kobbie Mainoo on the sidelines. He called it the worst move Amorim made as Manchester United manager. Mainoo, just 20, didn’t start a single Premier League match before United sacked Amorim on January 5. Then Michael Carrick took over. Suddenly, Mainoo became a fixture in the lineup, and United rattled off four straight wins. The kid’s form has been so good; he’s now pushing for a late spot in England’s World Cup squad this summer.
Back when Amorim was running things, Mainoo thought he’d have to leave just to get the game time he needed for England manager Thomas Tuchel to notice him. That’s exactly why Neville thinks Amorim’s refusal to give Mainoo a chance helped lead to his downfall.
“Kobbie Mainoo didn’t even get a chance under Ruben, really,” Neville said on Stick to Football. “If you look at Mainoo now, in this team, it’s just obvious that was Ruben Amorim’s worst decision.”
After Amorim lost his job, Neville went even further. He said Amorim “killed” Mainoo’s development. “Honestly, I never liked how Mainoo was handled,” Neville said. “We’ve talked about it a lot on this show. When Amorim said at the start of the season that it was either him or Bruno Fernandes, I didn’t agree. It killed Mainoo’s confidence, and then he barely played just that one cup game against Grimsby.”
Now, with Amorim gone, Mainoo has a shot to keep proving people wrong, starting with United’s trip to Everton next Monday. Another strong game, and he’d make a real case for Tuchel to call him up for England’s friendlies in March.
Tuchel himself just said Mainoo is “back in the picture” for England, along with United teammates Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw. Speaking at the Nations League draw on Thursday, Tuchel called Mainoo “a huge talent". He added, “He’s already played a tournament for England from start to finish. So he’s back, and so are Luke and Harry. Suddenly, there are a few players back in the mix. United are playing with a back four and a different style now, which fits better with what we’re doing. That’s real competition.”
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